Australia’s heavy music scene is about to be shaken to its core, with two of the world’s most formidable metal acts—Behemoth and Bullet For My Valentine—announcing major tours across the country. Both tours, set for late 2025 and early 2026, promise not only to celebrate milestone anniversaries and career-defining albums, but also to deliver thunderous live spectacles Australian fans won’t soon forget.
First up, the Welsh juggernauts Bullet For My Valentine are making their highly anticipated return down under this October, marking the band’s largest ever Australian headline tour. As reported by New Noise Magazine and highlighted in the tour announcement, this run is a celebration of the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough debut album, The Poison. The tour kicks off in Melbourne on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, before heading to Sydney on Thursday, October 16, and culminating in Brisbane on Saturday, October 18.
Bullet For My Valentine, who formed in the late 1990s, have long been considered a pillar of British metal. Their debut, The Poison, released in 2005, catapulted them to international fame, and they haven’t looked back since. Their discography includes chart-topping albums like Scream Aim Fire (2008), Fever (2010), and their most recent self-titled record from 2021. According to the tour announcement, the band has sold over 3.5 million albums globally, achieved multiple award wins and nominations, and built a formidable reputation for sold-out shows and a loyal fanbase that spans continents.
Joining Bullet For My Valentine on this epic arena run are two powerhouse acts from the United States: While She Sleeps and The Devil Wears Prada. The supports will rotate each night, adding a dynamic twist to every show. Both bands bring their own unique flavor to the lineup. While She Sleeps, who recently released their sixth studio album Self Hell in 2024, are renowned for their infectious hooks, punk ethos, and genre-defying approach. They’re a defiantly DIY act, managing, producing, and even building their own stage props, and their live performances have been described as magnetic and in demand by fans and critics alike.
The Devil Wears Prada, meanwhile, are widely regarded as one of the most beloved acts in the metalcore scene. Since forming in 2005, they’ve notched six consecutive Top 5 debuts on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart, amassed over a quarter of a billion streams and views, and delivered legendary records like With Roots Above and Branches Below, which Revolver magazine once called “a true metalcore landmark.” Their onstage energy and dexterity are the stuff of legend, and their most recent Australian appearance in 2024 supporting Alpha Wolf left fans clamoring for more.
Reflecting on their enduring popularity, The Guardian recently praised Bullet For My Valentine’s “laser-driven performance,” while New Noise Magazine declared that the band continues to “demonstrate why they’re one of the modern metalcore legends.” With such accolades and a stacked lineup, it’s little wonder anticipation for this October’s shows is running high.
But the heavy metal onslaught doesn’t stop there. Just a few months later, in February 2026, Polish titans Behemoth are set to descend upon Australian shores with a tour that promises to be nothing short of apocalyptic. As reported by thephoenix.au, Behemoth’s run will celebrate three decades of their unholy domination, with frontman Nergal and company unleashing their full arsenal of fire, fury, and theatrical grandeur.
Behemoth’s Australian tour will span four cities: Brisbane (The Tivoli, February 18), Sydney (The Metro, February 20), Melbourne (The Forum, February 21), and Adelaide (The Gov, February 22). The shows will feature tracks from across Behemoth’s storied discography, as well as new material from their latest dark opus, The Shit Ov God. Fans can expect a night steeped in chaos and ritual, with Nergal promising, “We’re coming to set stages ablaze and leave no soul unscathed. This tour is a celebration of Behemoth’s legacy and a testament to the unbreakable spirit of our fans. Expect chaos, fire, and a ritual like no other.”
Over the past 30 years, Behemoth have risen from the Polish underground to become one of extreme metal’s most revered acts. Their blend of death and black metal, combined with a fearless commitment to artistic innovation, has earned them a reputation for pushing boundaries and delivering cinematic live experiences. They are, as the announcement puts it, “bringing their most intense production yet to Aussie soil.”
Special guests Nidhogg, also from Poland, will join Behemoth as support on all dates, ensuring each night is steeped in fury and ritual from start to finish. For fans eager to secure their spot at these highly anticipated shows, pre-sale tickets go live on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 9:00 am, with general sales opening on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 9:00 am via thephoenix.au.
Both tours are more than just concerts—they’re celebrations of legacy, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between artists and their fans. Bullet For My Valentine’s tour not only marks two decades since The Poison first electrified listeners, but also showcases the band’s evolution and ongoing relevance in a rapidly changing music landscape. Meanwhile, Behemoth’s 30th anniversary run is a testament to their ability to endure, adapt, and continue to captivate audiences with their theatricality and intensity.
The significance of these tours is underscored by the enduring popularity of metal music in Australia. The country has long boasted a passionate and dedicated metal community, with international acts frequently citing Australian crowds as among the most enthusiastic in the world. Events like these serve as a rallying point for fans, offering a rare chance to see genre-defining artists in their prime and experience the communal energy that only a live show can provide.
For many, these tours will be a chance to relive the formative moments that shaped their love of heavy music, whether it’s the raw aggression of Behemoth’s early days or the anthemic choruses that made Bullet For My Valentine a household name. For others, it will be an introduction to the next generation of metal legends, with support acts like While She Sleeps and The Devil Wears Prada carrying the torch forward.
With ticket sales expected to move quickly, fans are urged to act fast to avoid disappointment. As Nergal himself put it, “Expect chaos, fire, and a ritual like no other.” For Australian metalheads, the message is clear: the storm is coming, and it’s going to be unforgettable.
As the lights go down and the first chords ring out in venues across Australia, one thing is certain—the legacy of heavy music is alive and well, and its future looks as fierce as ever.
